Step Two
Getting your home ready to sell
Inspect your home from top to bottom

Roof
Replace all damaged and missing shingles.
Professional companies can remove most roof stains.
Clear roof of all debris.

Gutters and down spouts
All gutters and down spouts should be attached.
Clean all the leaves and debris out of the gutters.
All down spouts should be connected to the perimeter drains, if separation exists add extensions.

Grading
Ground settlement and erosion can compromise exterior grading.
Poor grading could allow water to penetrate basement walls.
Correct poor grading by adding additional dirt around the foundation.

Paint touch-up
Inspect all wood trim, fascia boards, doors and mailbox for peeling paint. Sand affected areas and repaint. A fresh coat of exterior paint really makes the home stand out. Faded and peeling paint screams poor maintenance and upkeep.
 

Siding
Attach all loose siding materials. Replace all siding that might be damaged. Clean dirty siding with a garden hose and a mild detergent. A power washer could cause damage to the siding.

Windows
Replace torn window screens.
Replace all windows that are broken or cracked.
Replace all double pane windows that have broken vacuum seals.

Exterior light fixtures
Outdated external lighting fixtures should be replaced.
All lighting fixtures should be operational.
Replace all burned out light bulbs.

Garage Door
All hinges, bolts, cables and springs should be properly attached. The garage door opener should be in good operating condition.

Driveways
Asphalt driveways - reseal.
Power wash all concrete driveways and walkways

Decks and patios
Power wash deck and re-stain. Patios-power wash and re-set all uneven pavers.

Next week I will discuss step three
Interior fix-up – all completed maintenance will add value and make your home more salable. For step one click on curb appeal

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